Children dropped off by car at the school gates lead less active lives overall
Children whose parents drive them to school lead less active lifestyles overall than those who walk, cycle or take public transport, according to new research.
Research into life-threatening heart condition backed with £1.4million grant
Researchers are launching a new clinical trial into a rare heart condition, with a £1.4million grant from the British Heart Foundation and funding from the Marfan Trust. The research into Marfan Syndrome will look at a potentially life-saving treatment, in a trial involving 500 patients, led by the team from Royal Brompton Hospital with St George’s and research support from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).
Mobile phones could be the key to better STI diagnosis
Mobile phones could revolutionise the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by using new technology to give instant results and recommend treatment options.
Fully funded Master’s degree for health professionals
Health professionals in England have the opportunity to advance their careers with a fully funded postgraduate degree at the joint Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, run by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.
St George’s researchers issue ecstasy death warning to young, healthy people
Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other drugs such as crystal meth and speed according to researchers, who described their findings as a "concern"
St George’s researchers issue ecstasy death warning to young, healthy people
Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other drugs such as crystal meth and speed according to researchers, who described their findings as a "concern"
St George's in HIV battle front line for World AIDS Day
In the week of World AIDS Day, scientists at St George's are undertaking groundbreaking research in an attempt to eradicate the disease.
High salt content of celebrity sauces revealed
Many top-selling pasta sauces contain much more salt than supermarket versions, according to new research from a campaign group led by St George's Professor of Cardiovascular Science, Graham MacGregor.
Polar explorers discuss the science behind their extreme expeditions at St George’s, University of London lecture
Renowned polar explorers Dr Mike Stroud OBE and Dr Ed Coats revisit their alma mater to share their experiences of expeditions which have seen them endure some of the toughest conditions known to man during a lecture at St George’s, University of London.
St George's scheme hailed for improving access to HE
Innovation and Skills Secretary Lord Mandelson called for universities to look beyond A Levels to identify the aptitude and potential of all those who should benefit from a university education. And ministers hailed St George’s’ adjusted criteria scheme as an example of how this can be done.
St George’s Professor knighted in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
St George’s Professor Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, renowned for his work advancing women’s health and maternity care, was honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
St George's graduate model used by Euro med school
The groundbreaking St George’s Graduate Entry Programme is being used as a model by a top European university.
New exhibition explores St George’s medical heritage
Students at St George’s, University of London are discovering how the medical school’s founding doctors helped shape modern medicine through a unique exhibition.
Addiction expert voices concern over mind-altering effects of legal drug in internet video craze
St George’s specialist in addictive behaviour warns against the dangerous effects of the legal drug involved in a YouTube video controversy.
Leading medical ethicist welcomes new guidelines on assisted suicide
New guidelines on assisted suicide in England and Wales provide a “helpful and balanced policy”, says St George’s medical ethicist Dr Daniel Sokol.
Hidden salt in 'Free From' foods revealed
St George's salt campaigners uncover higher salt levels in many wheat and dairy-free foods
Joint statement from St George’s, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London
St George’s, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London, will continue as two independent colleges within the University of London, after they agreed not to proceed with a planned merger.
HIV vaccine breakthrough applauded by St George's expert
Professor Robin Shattock says first successful vaccine offers hope for the future
Paediatricians at St George’s appeal for local families to take part in study of new vaccines to protect children from swine flu
Paediatricians at St George’s, University of London are researching which of the two swine flu vaccinations due to be used in the UK this winter is most effective in protecting children from the virus and are appealing for 250 children to take part in this study.
Scientists develop new directory to aid cancer treatment
Scientists investigating how drug combinations affect cancer-causing genes have developed a new directory to help doctors identify effective treatment sooner. This lists 40,000 genes that could be causing cancer, and shows the effects that combinations of three cancer-fighting drugs have on them.
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